Rachael Hocking is a Warlpiri woman from the Northern Territory. She is a journalist, curator and presenter who is passionate about sharing First Nations stories. She currently co-manages IndigenousX's Our Truth, Our Way internship for aspiring journalists and storytellers.
Rachael's work can be found across Black media, from the national Indigenous newspaper Koori Mail to NITV. She is a director on the board for the Dart Centre for Journalism and Trauma in the Asia Pacific, and Common Ground.
Photo: Matthew Moonen
Talking Points
Black Excellence
Facilitating discussions with First Nations people who are changemakers, push boundaries, and who are experts in their fields.
Black Excellence
Advocacy and Activism
Rachael is skilled at facilitating discussions, and sharing her own ideas on the many fights taken up by First Nations people - whether in the Black Lives Matter movement, climate justice or other causes such as Aboriginal women's rights and language revival.
Advocacy and Activism
The Media Landscape
Rachael is a freelance journalist, moderator and presenter and in this presentation speaks to the issues confronting the Australian media; particularly the lack of diversity in newsrooms and efforts to address it, racism perpetuated by the media, and the lived experiences of First Nations journalists reporting on issues that affect their own communities.
The Media Landscape
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Sovereign Ideas | NAIDOC Week 2020
Celebrate National NAIDOC Week with an inspirational line-up of iconoclastic young Indigenous Australian cultural thinkers and leaders. As part of the 22nd Biennale of Sydney, titled NIRIN, Sovereign Ideas invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country and look to the future. The panel will offer an encouraging narrative of possibilities that counter stereotypes, stigmas, and tropes from one of Australia's most iconic locations. Speakers include Emily Johnson, Corey Tutt, Lille Madden and DOBBY. Hosted by Rachael Hocking.Racism in the AFL: Panel discussion on Collingwood Football Club 'Do Better' report | Saxton Speakers
An internal report into the Collingwood Football Club identified a toxic culture and systemic racism. Collingwood Football Club 'Do Better' report authors, Professor Larissa Behrendt and Lindon Coombes speak to NITV's Rachael Hocking about the process.Rachael was incredibly engaging and delivered a raw, honest and insightful presentation for our staff. ... keep reading Chubb Insurance Australia Limited
Rachael Hocking has worked with the Biennale of Sydney across three events in 2020 and 2021 as a presenter, panel host and moderator. Her work has been outstanding: she is a highly engaging speaker who is able to connect with diverse panellists and audiences. Rachel has demonstrated dedication and commitment to understanding our organisational values, the backgrounds and personalities of the panellists she is hosting as well as navigating complex conversations on topics ranging from First Nations dialogues, science, contemporary art, curatorship, climate and sustainability, inspiration, leadership and more.
